If you're looking to move to Washington or relocate within our great Evergreen gem, depending on your wants and needs, these 12 places may interest you - plus some honorable mentions:

Looking for a safe neighborhood? Try:

Connell -

A cozy town in eastern Washington with a minimal crime rate and a secure community vibe!

Snoqualmie -

In past surveys, about 96% of Snoqualmie residents have reported feeling safe or very safe!

Sammamish -

This city has been often ranked as one of the safest because of its incredibly low crime rate!

Also look into: Mercer Island, Pullman, Bothell, Bainbridge Island, Duvall, Ridgefield, Selah, Pullman

More job opportunities:

Seattle -

Of course, with the big city comes big opportunity! Some of the highest rated neighborhoods to live in are Wallingford, Queen Anne, Greenwood, Ballard, and Ravenna!

Bellevue -

The median income for residents in this area is $20,000+ more than the rest of the state. West Bellevue is an ideal location!

Lake Stevens -

This city has an unemployment rate of only 2.3% as of April 2015! Some of their major industries include grocery, physicians, warehouse/supercenters and casinos.

More good options: Issaquah, Redmond, Marysville, Renton, Burien

Good place to raise kids or retire:

Lake Forest Park -

Less than 4% of this town is commercial property and there are no industrial areas, leaving the rest of the city as wide-open green parks and single-family houses for a quiet sanctuary.

Maple Valley -

You'll be able to raise a happy family in this town with their affordable homes, award-winning schools and exciting outdoor activities to keep the kids healthy and active!

Enumclaw -

This city in Western Washington is perfect for raising your little ones or enjoying a peaceful retirement! The area is usually pretty harmless - the odds of becoming a victim of violent crime in Enumclaw are actually 85% lower than the rest of the state.

Other good areas: Tumwater, Woodinville, Mukilteo, Lynden, Newcastle, Bellingham

Cheaper / On a budget:

Pasco -

The entire Tri-City area is budget-friendly! The cost of living here is around 11% lower than the national standard!

Prosser -

This town just outside of the tri-cities in wine country has been noted to have an average cost of living nearly 20.9% lower than the rest of Washington!

Spokane -

For such a recognized region, this sunny city is actually pretty cheap to reside in! The average rent for a 1-bedroom apartment is about $650/month.

More good picks: Kennewick, West Richland, Aberdeen, Centralia, Orting

Where's the BEST area you've lived in Washington?? Post your favorite places in the comments!